Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50
  
4.3-5
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Irregular/uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Sheen Obsidian and Baryte physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sheen Obsidian and Baryte chemical formula.
Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sheen Obsidian and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sheen Obsidian is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.